MEET AND GREET WITH CHEF ROBERT PATTON OF ARAMARK/OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY - JIM WILSON OF VIRGINIA RESTAURANT, LODGING & TRAVEL ASSOCIATION Another great Brown Bag in March gave us some highlights on the construction industry’s approach to creating and promoting an inclusive work environment. Thank you to all who joined the WebEx call. Join us... Read more »

MEET WOMEN OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TRADES INDUSTRIES Get an inside look at how these women’s lives have been impacted by Registered Apprenticeship and the highs and lows of working in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Another great Brown Bag in April gave us some highlights on the impact COVID 19 has had... Read more »

Let’s take a look at the Theory component of Registered Apprenticeship Another great Brown Bag in May highlighted Women in the Trades and breaking barriers in traditionally male dominated industries. Thank you to all who joined the WebEx call. Join us on Monday, June 28, 2021 when the Registered Apprenticeship Education Specialists give us an... Read more »

NEW! The Safety and Health Codes Board has tentatively scheduled an Emergency Electronic Meeting on June 29, 2021 at 9:15 am. For instructions on how to access this virtual meeting, please see the June 29, 2021 Meeting Notice page on the Virginia Regulatory Town hall website, here.

The Department of Labor and Industry is holding a hybrid in person and virtual public hearing this Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 9:30am to receive public comment on the proposed amendments to the FPS on COVID-19. The in-person location for the event will be subject to a capacity limit. It will take place at the... Read more »

The Department of Labor and Industry is holding a hybrid in person and virtual public meeting this Thursday, Aug 26th 10:00 A.M. to consider for final adoption the proposed amendments to the VOSH Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention. The in-person location for the event will be subject to a capacity limit. It will take place... Read more »

Registered Apprenticeship has had a long-standing relationship with the Department of Veterans Services as they guide veterans through the use of their GI Bill benefits. Prior to discharge, however is a robust active military opportunity. Shawn Marchinek, Deputy Director of United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) will be telling us about that program. Martina M.... Read more »

Drive Smart Virginia announces their 8th Annual Distracted Driving Summit. It will be held September 16-17 in Virginia Beach Virginia. To register for the event please visit https://www.drivesmartva.org/distracted-driving-summit/

There will be an Electronic Meeting of the Virginia Apprenticeship Council on Thursday September 16, 2021 from 10:00-12:00. The event address for the public is https://covaconf.webex.com/covaconf/onstage/g.php?MTID=e4f340f647827e3da15184fcaf52aab57 The Webex video address is 1611358415@covaconf.webex.com. You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number 161 135 8415 and password DOLI2021 To audio conference use US Toll Free... Read more »

September’s Brown Bag is your chance to learn from The Experts…Our Registered Apprenticeship Consultants September 27, EST 12 to 1 The Division of Registered Apprenticeship has served the Commonwealth for 8 decades. Over the last 10 years, Registered Apprenticeship has evolved beyond the trades. Join us on Monday, September 27 when each Regional Office will... Read more »